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    Trump signals openness to AI guardrails after ‘blue tsunami’

    The shift in tone on AI comes after the midterm elections and as Nvidia grapples with reports linking CEO Jensen Huang to an alleged Chinese spy.

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    How finance can become the proving ground for the agentic enterprise

    Why finance is AI’s proving ground and how CFOs can set the standard for the enterprise.

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    Canada Goose will revisit pricing to blunt tariffs next year, CFO says

    The Toronto-based luxury apparel company worked hard to get its products into the U.S. before new import tariffs became effective in August.

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    Unemployment rate dips to 4.1% as surge in hiring shatters expectations

    “The strong October jobs report should keep the Fed focused on inflation and on track to hike again in December,” Bank of America Securities analysts said.

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    Tripadvisor shares plummet on CEO, CFO departure news

    The beleaguered travel service is embarking on $40 million restructuring plan aimed at simplifying its flagging hotel segment as it seeks out a new CEO and CFO.

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    The Children’s Place shakes up leadership amid bankruptcy rumors

    With various executives and directors out, including the CEO, the children’s apparel retailer’s CFO has taken over as principal executive officer.

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    Inside Houston CFOs’ blue wave vibe shift

    The morning after Tuesday’s historic election, Houston finance leaders at a CFO Alliance meeting discussed how the new political landscape could impact business. 

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    Services sector growth slows, impeded by tariffs, rising fuel costs: ISM

    The services industry has faced a one-two punch from inflation, first from import taxes imposed in April 2025 and then from a surge in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war.

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    Kraft Heinz adds Nordstrom CFO, ex-Kroger finance chief to board

    The board appointments come as the consumer foods business aims to use $500 million in proceeds from the divestment of its North American coffee business to pay down debt.

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    Universities face uncertain indirect cost recovery landscape

    Trump administration staffing cuts have slowed the time it takes for certain organizations to recoup costs associated with federal grants, accounting experts say. 

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    Stanley Black & Decker raises EPS outlook after tariff refund boost

    The toolmaker is using tariff refunds to accelerate $70 million to $80 million in growth investments originally slated for 2027.

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    Novo hires new CFO as Wegovy pill hits more markets

    By the end of Q3, the Denmark-based pharmaceutical company said it had rolled out the pill form of its weight-loss drug in eight countries. 

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    Fluence Energy names interim CEO, CFO amid supply chain hiccups

    Executives from shareholders Siemens and AES took C-suite roles as Fluence seeks to address supply chain challenges and allegations of securities fraud.

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    How EY is tackling next-gen talent in the AI age

    As AI takes on routine accounting tasks, mentorship and a flexible approach to training will be crucial for the next finance generation, EY executives said.

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    Pfizer promotes insider to CFO

    The New York City-based pharmaceutical giant appointed Cecile Guegan to succeed former CFO Dave Denton. She took the new position Sunday.

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    SEC approves easing of audit quality controls as endorsed by Big Four

    The amended rules align with efforts by SEC Chair Paul Atkins to streamline compliance and promote regulation that is “grounded in First Principles.”

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    Apple’s AI investment bucks big tech spending trend

    The iPhone maker is increasing AI investment through R&D while keeping capital expenditures below levels seen at some big tech peers.

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    Payment processor settles with FTC over alleged deceptive fees

    Riverside Payments and its affiliates agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve allegations they misled small businesses about processing costs.

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    As the White House touts its AI task force, CISA is conspicuously missing

    Without the cybersecurity agency, the new group could stumble as it tries to work with critical infrastructure operators on AI security, experts said.

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    New Optro CFO targets sustainable AI growth

    Two months in as Optro’s CFO, Tim Daniels is in the “go slow to go fast” stage, he said — seeking to establish rapport and a solid growth plan.  

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    Norwegian Cruise Line taps newly-hired strategy chief for CFO

    After eight years as CFO, Mark A. Kempa will hand the finance reins to former American Airlines treasurer Meghan Montana.

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    Manufacturing grows for 10 straight months; erratic prices dim sentiment

    “The AI-capex boom probably will continue to support output in tech-related sectors, but a broader manufacturing boom looks unlikely,” a Pantheon Macroeconomics economist said.

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    Grant Thornton Advisors closes $5B CBIZ deal

    The combination creates the fifth-largest U.S. provider of professional services, tax and advisory offerings, Grant Thornton Advisors said.

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    Michael Saylor’s Strategy CFO resigns

    Bitcoin accumulator Strategy’s founder Michael Saylor predicted “a new bull market” even as the digital asset remains volatile. 

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    Trump sparked growth but widened trade deficit, slowed hiring: IW

    President Donald Trump has fallen short on a pledge to curb inflation and improve other measures of economic well-being, the German Economic Institute said in a report.

  • Attendees walk through an expo hall during AWS re:Invent 2025, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Convention & Expo Center on December 2, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    Amazon CEO flags AI costs as barrier to wider adoption

    AI demand is driving AWS growth, but lowering the cost of running models will be key to broader business adoption, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said.